CVE-2025-38379 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.96/6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc1/6.16-rc4 smb kernel/workqueue.c smb2_reconnect_server uninitialized pointer

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.96/6.12.36/6.15.5/6.16-rc1/6.16-rc4. This affects the function smb2_reconnect_server of the file kernel/workqueue.c of the component smb. The manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-38379. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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